Senior Merchandising Manager Job at Oh Polly (Guangzhou)

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Senior Merchandising Manager to oversee end-to-end merchandising operations, with a strong focus on supplier management, production execution, and alignment with the Product Development team. This is a pure merchandising role based in our China factory and requires hands-on involvement in factory coordination, costing, production tracking, and delivery management. The role will act as a key operational link between internal teams and external suppliers to ensure products are delivered on time, within cost, and to required quality standards.

Job Responsibility

Manage and coordinate suppliers and factories across all stages of production
Work closely with the PD Manager to align product development timelines, costing, and execution
Oversee order placement, production schedules, and delivery timelines to ensure on-time shipment
Negotiate pricing, MOQs, lead times, and payment terms with suppliers and factories
Monitor production progress and proactively resolve issues related to quality, capacity, delays, or cost
Ensure products meet company quality standards, testing requirements, and compliance guidelines
Maintain accurate merchandising documentation including costing sheets, purchase orders, and production status reports
Update, maintain, and ensure accuracy of all merchandising and production data within the company’s Airtable systems, including supplier information, costing, timelines, and order tracking
Ensure timely and accurate internal reporting through Airtable to support planning and decision-making
Conduct factory visits, audits, and supplier evaluations as required
Act as the primary merchandising point of contact for internal stakeholders and external suppliers
Support continuous improvement of merchandising processes and systems

Requirements

Minimum 8–10 years of merchandising experience
At least 3–5 years in a senior or managerial capacity
Strong background in supplier and production management within China
Proven experience working closely with Product Development teams
Solid understanding of manufacturing processes, critical path management, and cost control
Fluent in English (spoken and written) and Mandarin (spoken) – mandatory
Currently based in China
Strong supplier negotiation and relationship management skills
Excellent organisational, and problem-solving abilities
High attention to detail with strong follow-through
Comfortable working with digital tools and systems, particularly Airtable

What we offer

Competitive Salary
Enhanced Holiday Entitlement
Your Birthday Off
50% Discount on Company Products
Flexible Working Options
Enhanced Company Pension
Corporate Gym Membership
Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave
Personal Development Plan
Cycle to Work Scheme
Company Sick Pay
Bright Modern Open Plan Offices
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Rewards Platform

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